Guardians Of Rescue Inc is located in Smithtown, NY. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Guardians Of Rescue Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Guardians Of Rescue Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $831.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO FACILITATE AND FOSTER PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT FURTHER THE UNIQUE BENEFITS OR INTERACTION BETWEEN PEOPLE AND ANIMALS. THE ORGANIZATION IS ALL ABOUT COMPASSIONATE ACTION, ABOUT PEOPLE HELPING ANIMALS AND ANIMALS HELPING PEOPLE. AT ITS CORE, THE ORGANIZATION IS AN ANIMALS RIGHTS AND WELFARE ORGANIZATION WHOSE MEMBERS WORK TO PROTECT THE WELL-BEING OF ALL ANIMALS AND THEIR OWNERS, AND COME TO THE AID OF THOSE IN DISTRESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RESCUE CAMPAIGNS - THE GUARDIANS WANT FAMILIES TO STAY TOGETHER. IN TIMES OF HARDSHIP, EITHER DUE TO ECONOMIC REASONS, UNEMPLOYMENT, CHANGES IN LIFE, OR CATASTROPHIC EVENTS, UNFORTUNATELY, MOST OFTEN IT IS THE PETS THAT ARE THE FIRST TO GO, AND OFTEN IT IS TO KILL SHELTERS WHERE, SADLY, RELINQUISHED PETS ARE AMONG THE FIRST TO BE DESTROYED. THE HELPING FAMILIES, SAVING PETS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER DURING THESE MOST CHALLENGING OF TIMES, AS THIS IS WHEN PEOPLE NEED THEIR PETS AS MUCH AS THEIR PETS NEED THEM. GUARDIANS OF RESCUE ASSISTS FAMILIES WITH FOOD FOR THEIR ANIMALS TO HELP ENSURE THAT THESE FAMILIES STAY TOGETHER AND PETS ARE NOT TAKEN FROM THEIR FAMILIES AND AVOIDABLY EUTHANIZED.THIS PROGRAM WORKS IN A COUPLE OF WAYS BY PROVIDING:-PET FOOD AND SUPPLIES-TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMALS FOR VET CARE FOR DISABLED AND HOME-BOUND OWNERS.THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WE CAN DRASTICALLY CUT DOWN ON THE NUMBER OF CASES WHERE PEOPLE ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD TO FEED AND CARE FOR THEIR PET, AND REDUCE THE NUMBER OF FAMILY PETS ENTERING ALREADY OVER-CROWDED SHELTERS.
DISASTER RESPONSE - WHEN FLOODS, HURRICANES AND OTHER DISASTERS STRIKE, LEAVING HELPLESS ANIMALS STRANDED AND IN DANGER, GUARDIANS OF RESCUE IS ON THE SCENE, ASSISTING LOCAL AND STATE AGENCIES, AND RESCUES, WITH THE HUGE UNDERTAKING OF SAVING ANIMALS FROM THESE UNCONTROLLABLE DISASTERS THAT IMPOSE GREAT DESTRUCTION, AND LEAVE INNOCENT, TERRIFIED CREATURES STRANDED AND THEIR LIVES IN PERIL.WHILE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCIES DEAL WITH EVERYTHING FROM DOWNED POWER LINES TO SAVING HUMAN LIVES, OUR MEMBERS ARE ON THE GROUND SUPPORTING ANIMAL SEARCH AND RESCUE EFFORTS, TENDING TO TRAUMATIZED AND HELPLESS CATS, DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS, BY PROVIDING MEDICAL, SUPPLIES, TRANSPORT, SHELTER AND THE SAFETY THEY ALL ARE DESPERATE FOR.BECAUSE WE WANT PETS TO STAY WITH THEIR OWNERS, GUARDIANS OF RESCUE ALSO PROVIDES FOOD, BUILDS ENCLOSURES, REBUILDS KENNELS AND OTHER PENS TO HELP PEOPLE WHO HAVE LOST EVERYTHING, TO KEEP THEIR ANIMALS.IT IS IN TIMES OF DISASTER THAT ANIMALS NEED OUR HELP THE MOST. IN MANY CASES, THEY ARE LEFT TIED UP, TO FEND FOR THEMSELVES OR LEFT LOCKED IN HOMES AND OTHER STRUCTURES. THIS IS WHEN RESCUE IS A RACE AGAINST CLOCK, BECAUSE TIME QUICKLY RUNS OUT ON THESE ANIMALS IN THESE DANGEROUS SITUATIONS.BECAUSE DISASTERS STRIKE WITH LITTLE WARNING, WE ARE ALWAYS IN NEED OF FUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE DEPLOYMENT. PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING OR BECOMING A SPONSOR OF THIS PROGRAM, SO THAT WE CAN HAVE THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO BE ON THE GROUND, SAVING LIVES, WITHOUT DELAY.
GIVE ME SHELTER - THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF ANIMALS OUT THERE WHO LIVE IN AREAS WHERE THEY DO NOT HAVE ADEQUATE SHELTER TO PROVIDE THEM PROTECTION FROM INCLEMENT WEATHER: SOAKING RAIN, SCORCHING SUN, FREEZING TEMPERATURES, MUD DAY AFTER DAY, YEAR AFTER YEAR, THESE ANIMALS ENDURE WEATHERS UNPREDICTABLE NATURE.THROUGH THE GIMME SHELTER PROGRAM, GUARDIANS OF RESCUE PROVIDES SHELTERS FREE OF CHARGE TO OWNERS, TO ENSURE THAT ALL ANIMALS HAVE PROPER PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS. IT GIVES US THE OPPORTUNITY TO EDUCATE ON CARE OF ANIMALS AND TO PROVIDE ANY NEEDED MEDICAL ATTENTION OR SUPPLIES TO BETTER HELP THE OWNERS TAKE CARE OF THEIR ANIMALS.WITH THIS PROGRAM, WE JOIN FORCES WITH NUMEROUS ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING ORGANIZED LABOR, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FELLOW ANIMAL WELFARE GROUPS IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO ASSIST ANIMALS IN NEED.THE PROGRAMS INITIATIVES INCLUDE VOLUNTEERS PATROLLING FOR ANIMALS IN SITUATIONS WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTION AND ADEQUATE FOOD AND WATER. WE HOLD WORKSHOPS ON SHELTER CONSTRUCTION AND GATHER VOLUNTEERS TO PARTICIPATE IN MASS SHELTER ASSEMBLY DAYS.THE GUARDIANS DOES NOT CONDONE ANY DOG LIVING OUTSIDE, HOWEVER IT IS A SAD REALITY THAT WE MUST ADDRESS. WHEN LAWS CONSIDER THE MINIMUM OF SHELTER ADEQUATE, WE STEP IN AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. WE GO INTO SOME OF THE MOST DANGEROUS AREA OF AMERICA WHERE THE NEED IS THE GREATEST TO ENSURE DOGS HAVE PROTECTION THEY SO DESPERATELY NEED AND DESERVE.
RESCUE CAMPAIGNS - THE GUARDIANS WANT FAMILIES TO STAY TOGETHER. IN TIMES OF HARDSHIP, EITHER DUE TO ECONOMIC REASONS, UNEMPLOYMENT, CHANGES IN LIFE, OR CATASTROPHIC EVENTS, UNFORTUNATELY, MOST OFTEN IT IS THE PETS THAT ARE THE FIRST TO GO, AND OFTEN IT IS TO KILL SHELTERS WHERE, SADLY, RELINQUISHED PETS ARE AMONG THE FIRST TO BE DESTROYED. THE HELPING FAMILIES, SAVING PETS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER DURING THESE MOST CHALLENGING OF TIMES, AS THIS IS WHEN PEOPLE NEED THEIR PETS AS MUCH AS THEIR PETS NEED THEM. GUARDIANS OF RESCUE ASSISTS FAMILIES WITH FOOD FOR THEIR ANIMALS TO HELP ENSURE THAT THESE FAMILIES STAY TOGETHER AND PETS ARE NOT TAKEN FROM THEIR FAMILIES AND AVOIDABLY EUTHANIZED.THIS PROGRAM WORKS IN A COUPLE OF WAYS BY PROVIDING:-PET FOOD AND SUPPLIES-TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMALS FOR VET CARE FOR DISABLED AND HOME-BOUND OWNERS.THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WE CAN DRASTICALLY CUT DOWN ON THE NUMBER OF CASES WHERE PEOPLE ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD TO FEED AND CARE FOR THEIR PET, AND REDUCE THE NUMBER OF FAMILY PETS ENTERING ALREADY OVER-CROWDED SHELTERS.
DISASTER RESPONSE - WHEN FLOODS, HURRICANES AND OTHER DISASTERS STRIKE, LEAVING HELPLESS ANIMALS STRANDED AND IN DANGER, GUARDIANS OF RESCUE IS ON THE SCENE, ASSISTING LOCAL AND STATE AGENCIES, AND RESCUES, WITH THE HUGE UNDERTAKING OF SAVING ANIMALS FROM THESE UNCONTROLLABLE DISASTERS THAT IMPOSE GREAT DESTRUCTION, AND LEAVE INNOCENT, TERRIFIED CREATURES STRANDED AND THEIR LIVES IN PERIL.WHILE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCIES DEAL WITH EVERYTHING FROM DOWNED POWER LINES TO SAVING HUMAN LIVES, OUR MEMBERS ARE ON THE GROUND SUPPORTING ANIMAL SEARCH AND RESCUE EFFORTS, TENDING TO TRAUMATIZED AND HELPLESS CATS, DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS, BY PROVIDING MEDICAL, SUPPLIES, TRANSPORT, SHELTER AND THE SAFETY THEY ALL ARE DESPERATE FOR.BECAUSE WE WANT PETS TO STAY WITH THEIR OWNERS, GUARDIANS OF RESCUE ALSO PROVIDES FOOD, BUILDS ENCLOSURES, REBUILDS KENNELS AND OTHER PENS TO HELP PEOPLE WHO HAVE LOST EVERYTHING, TO KEEP THEIR ANIMALS.IT IS IN TIMES OF DISASTER THAT ANIMALS NEED OUR HELP THE MOST. IN MANY CASES, THEY ARE LEFT TIED UP, TO FEND FOR THEMSELVES OR LEFT LOCKED IN HOMES AND OTHER STRUCTURES. THIS IS WHEN RESCUE IS A RACE AGAINST CLOCK, BECAUSE TIME QUICKLY RUNS OUT ON THESE ANIMALS IN THESE DANGEROUS SITUATIONS.BECAUSE DISASTERS STRIKE WITH LITTLE WARNING, WE ARE ALWAYS IN NEED OF FUNDS FOR IMMEDIATE DEPLOYMENT. PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING OR BECOMING A SPONSOR OF THIS PROGRAM, SO THAT WE CAN HAVE THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO BE ON THE GROUND, SAVING LIVES, WITHOUT DELAY.
GIVE ME SHELTER - THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF ANIMALS OUT THERE WHO LIVE IN AREAS WHERE THEY DO NOT HAVE ADEQUATE SHELTER TO PROVIDE THEM PROTECTION FROM INCLEMENT WEATHER: SOAKING RAIN, SCORCHING SUN, FREEZING TEMPERATURES, MUD DAY AFTER DAY, YEAR AFTER YEAR, THESE ANIMALS ENDURE WEATHERS UNPREDICTABLE NATURE.THROUGH THE GIMME SHELTER PROGRAM, GUARDIANS OF RESCUE PROVIDES SHELTERS FREE OF CHARGE TO OWNERS, TO ENSURE THAT ALL ANIMALS HAVE PROPER PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS. IT GIVES US THE OPPORTUNITY TO EDUCATE ON CARE OF ANIMALS AND TO PROVIDE ANY NEEDED MEDICAL ATTENTION OR SUPPLIES TO BETTER HELP THE OWNERS TAKE CARE OF THEIR ANIMALS.WITH THIS PROGRAM, WE JOIN FORCES WITH NUMEROUS ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING ORGANIZED LABOR, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FELLOW ANIMAL WELFARE GROUPS IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO ASSIST ANIMALS IN NEED.THE PROGRAMS INITIATIVES INCLUDE VOLUNTEERS PATROLLING FOR ANIMALS IN SITUATIONS WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTION AND ADEQUATE FOOD AND WATER. WE HOLD WORKSHOPS ON SHELTER CONSTRUCTION AND GATHER VOLUNTEERS TO PARTICIPATE IN MASS SHELTER ASSEMBLY DAYS.THE GUARDIANS DOES NOT CONDONE ANY DOG LIVING OUTSIDE, HOWEVER IT IS A SAD REALITY THAT WE MUST ADDRESS. WHEN LAWS CONSIDER THE MINIMUM OF SHELTER ADEQUATE, WE STEP IN AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. WE GO INTO SOME OF THE MOST DANGEROUS AREA OF AMERICA WHERE THE NEED IS THE GREATEST TO ENSURE DOGS HAVE PROTECTION THEY SO DESPERATELY NEED AND DESERVE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert Misseri President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $93,031 |
Richard K Linde Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Lynda Howell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,179,830 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,179,830 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $491 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $884 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,181,205 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $93,031 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,303 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,049 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $45,349 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $53,860 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $96,173 |
Advertising and promotion | $26,844 |
Office expenses | $1,760 |
Information technology | $13,381 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,299 |
Travel | $18,338 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $3,612 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,759 |
Insurance | $13,695 |
All other expenses | $84,100 |
Total functional expenses | $831,261 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $99,816 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $671,299 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $39,807 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,172 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,108 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $19,537 |
Total assets | $844,739 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,109 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $131,967 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $155,076 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $664,408 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,255 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $844,739 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Guardians Of Rescue Inc has recieved totaling $1,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Dorothy Zimmerman Charitable Tr Old Tappan, NJ PURPOSE: CARE FOR ANIMALS | $1,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Massachusetts Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Boston, MA | $221,497,726 | $97,484,812 |
North Shore Animal League America Inc Port Washington, NY | $70,737,762 | $48,606,982 |
Spca International Inc New York, NY | $6,219,349 | $29,289,831 |
Animal Care And Control Of New York City Inc New York, NY | $86,764,105 | $21,341,686 |
Farm Sanctuary Inc Watkins Glen, NY | $35,338,754 | $16,472,338 |
Brandywine Valley Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals West Chester, PA | $17,620,936 | $15,995,612 |
Bideawee Inc New York, NY | $39,270,395 | $10,745,956 |
Animal Rescue League Of Boston Dedham, MA | $118,637,027 | $11,759,529 |
Pennsylvania Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Philadelphia, PA | $29,455,638 | $10,535,955 |
Humane Society Of Rochester And Monroe County Pca Inc Fairport, NY | $33,156,867 | $10,285,845 |
Connecticut Humane Society Newington, CT | $117,921,081 | $21,690,019 |
Associated Humane Societies Inc Newark, NJ | $11,438,950 | $11,310,027 |